HP OmniBook 5 16T-CF000

HP OmniBook 5 16T-CF000

By HP · Laptops · Phones & Computers

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255U (12 cores, 14 threads)
  • 16GB LPDDR5x-7467 RAM
  • 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS display, 300 nits, 60Hz
  • 59Wh lithium-polymer battery

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Summary

A budget 16-inch Windows laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB of soldered RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Check the display before you buy: the 300-nit panel covers only ~58% sRGB and struggles in bright rooms.

Strengths

  • Battery life is good for the price class; PCWorld measured about 12 hours 30 minutes in their standard test for the identical configuration.
  • The keyboard is spacious with firm key feedback, and the base is rigid with minimal flex.
  • At $500-700 it undercuts most 16-inch competitors while offering a Core Ultra 7 255U and 16GB of RAM.
  • Universal USB-C charging means you can use any compatible USB-C charger.
  • The SSD is user-replaceable, and the bottom panel is secured by four Phillips screws for easy servicing.

Weaknesses

  • The 300-nit display covers only ~57.7% sRGB and washes out in sunlit rooms or darker scenes.
  • Multi-threaded CPU performance is 10-15% below average for the Core Ultra 7 255U due to a 25W power limit.
  • The 16GB RAM is soldered and there is only one SSD slot, so no future upgrades.
  • No Thunderbolt 4 support; USB-C ports are 10Gbps only.
  • The hinges are weak with more lid warp than premium HP models, and there is no notch for opening the lid.
  • The NPU is rated at 12 TOPS, below the 45 TOPS threshold for Copilot+ PC features on Intel platforms.

Verified specifications

ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255U (12 cores, 14 threads; 2x Redwood Cove P-cores up to 5.2 GHz, 8x Skymont E-cores up to 4.2 GHz, 2x Crestmont E-cores up to 2.4 GHz; 25W PL1 sustained, 58W PL2 short burst).
GraphicsIntel Graphics 4-core iGPU, up to 2100 MHz.
NPUIntel AI Boost, 12 TOPS.
Memory16GB LPDDR5x-7467, dual-channel, soldered (not upgradeable).
Storage512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD (single slot, no secondary SSD slot).
Display16-inch 16:10 IPS, 1920x1200, 300 nits, 60Hz, matte (non-touch on this config); ~57.7% sRGB, ~39.2% Display P3 coverage measured.
Battery59Wh lithium-polymer, 3-cell.
Weight3.78 lbs (1.716 kg).
Dimensions14.09 x 10.04 x 0.73 inches (358 x 255 x 18.6 mm).
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home.
Webcam1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter, Windows Hello facial recognition.
KeyboardFull-size backlit chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad.
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211), Bluetooth 5.3 and 5.4.
Ports2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack.
Power adapter65W USB-C.
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty (US).
Full research notes and sources

Display and performance

The 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS panel is functional but limited. NotebookCheck measured 349.2 cd/m² max brightness, 1058:1 contrast, and ~57.7% sRGB / ~39.2% Display P3 coverage. PCWorld found it washed out in darker scenes and overwhelmed by sunlit windows. There is no PWM flickering, and backlight bleeding along the corners is moderate.

The Core Ultra 7 255U is power-limited to 25W sustained (58W burst), which places its multi-threaded performance 10-15% below the database average for this chip. NotebookCheck’s Cinebench R23 Multi score was 9049 points; single-core was 1872 points, near average. The integrated Intel Graphics 4-core GPU is not suitable for gaming.

Battery and build

PCWorld measured about 12 hours 30 minutes in their standard test (looping a 4K Tears of Steel clip at ~200 nits) for the identical Core Ultra 7 255U configuration. The 59Wh battery is adequate for a 16-inch machine, though some third-party replacement sellers list a 68Wh option.

The base is rigid with minimal flexing, and the keyboard deck uses recycled metal. The lid and hinges are weaker than premium HP models, with more lid warp and teetering. There is no notch along the front edge, making the lid difficult to open. Ports are cramped along the right edge, which can be awkward for right-handed users.

Upgrades and running costs

The bottom panel is secured by four Phillips screws for easy servicing. The SSD is user-replaceable, and the Wi-Fi card appears slotted. However, the 16GB RAM is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded, and there is only one M.2 SSD slot with no secondary storage expansion.

No subscription is required for core functionality, and there is no proprietary charger lock-in. Replacement batteries are available from third-party sellers. The laptop carries a 1-year limited hardware warranty in the US.

Is it worth it?

At $500-700 it is a competitive budget 16-inch option. At its $1,199.99 MSRP it is significantly overpriced. PCWorld notes it tends to retail around $600, and NotebookCheck found the identical configuration at about $650-660 in December 2025. The limited display, soldered RAM, and weak hinges are acceptable tradeoffs at a street price under $600; above $800, laptops with better displays, Thunderbolt, and upgradeability become available.

Which model this is

This page covers the HP OmniBook 5 Laptop 16T-CF000 (product number C56U9AV_1), a 16-inch Intel Core Ultra 7 255U configuration sold through HP’s US store. The identical Core Ultra 7 255U / 16GB / 512GB / 1920x1200 IPS configuration is also sold as model 16t-af100 (product number B09N1AV_1, model af1037nr). NotebookCheck and PCWorld both reviewed the af1037nr, which shares the same core specifications. Do not confuse it with the HP OmniBook 5 16 with Snapdragon X (ARM), which carries different model numbers.

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